, 1887-12-30
THE FUNERAL.
The Remains of VIM. w. jeffrey In
terred Here Yesterday.


TERED Here Yesterday.
The remains of VIM. W. Jeffrey, whose
demise at San Francisco Christmas morn
ing was chronicled in THE LEADER, were
inferred in the Cheyenne cemetery yester-
day.
The funeral procession was one of the
largest which has ever followed a corpse
to the sombre resort on the hill since the
settlement of the Magic City. 1t was
composed of representatives from the best
class of citizens and a subdued feeling
prevailed in the throng which evidenced
that more sorrow was felt than can be ex-
pressed in words. ReverentiallY and with
bowed heads those who had admired the
living man for his many noble traits and
kind actions followed the ~liteless clay to
its last resting place.
A body guard of the Legion of Select
Knights surrounded the casket from the
moment it reached the city until the last
benediction had been pronounced at the
grave. The body, which was enoased in
a handsome metallic casket, lay in state
in the A. o. U. W. hall until . o'clock
in the afternoon,
Floral offerings in profusion were placed
about the coffin. All were costly and
beautiful in design. The organizations
contributing to the profusion were: Jor-
dan Legion Select Knights, San Francisco;
Cheyenne Lodge, No. 3, A. o. U. W.;
Magic City Legion Select Knights, Pho
neer, Alert and Durant fire companies.
Precisely at 2 o'clock the procession was
formed on Sixteenth street under the
direction of VIM. NJ. Mast. 1t was led
by the 18th infantry band, which dis
coursed appropriate music during the
march. The pail bearers were Frank
Miller, NJ. p. Hannifn, z. Fl. Scriber,
from the fire department, and R. F.
Reamey, w. Won Kennel and N. p.
Plant ofthe A. o. U. w.
In the line were the Magic City Legion
Select Knights, A. o. U. w. Pioneer,
Alert. Durant, Phil Sheridan and Clark
fire companies, followed by a large num-
Der of citizens in private c%onveyances.
The services at the Episcopal church,
which was crowded to its utmost capacity,
were conducted by Rev. Geo. G. Rafter
and were most impressive and appropri-
ate, yet simple. From the church the
procession proceeded directly to the bury
ing ground.
At the cemetery the lodge brethren of
deceased conducted the exercises usual
upon such occasions. The services were
beautiful and imposing.
Many mourn the demise of this honest,
frank and genial young man, and deeply
sympathize with those who feel the loss
most keenly. Probably no man who ever
resided in Cheyenne could boast more
warm personal friends than Will Jeffrey.
Though quiet and transformations, by his
manliness and straightforward carriage he
won the regard of all with whom he came
in contact. In the home circle he was
loved for his kindly consideration for
those dear to him. Among politicians he
was respected for his honesty and indie
pendence. In the lodge room, so far as
can be learned by an outsider, he was re-
garded as authority upon forms und
usages Of the order, and was invariably
among the first to proffcr aid to a dis
tressed brother. In his fire company,
and the same can be applied to the entire
department, the success ofan undertaking
was never fully assured until VIII Jeffrey
became prominently identified with the
movement. Among fellow accountants
he was acknowledged a marvel of accu-
racy aud neatness.
AS one Of his friends remarked after
the funeral yesterday, 1t seems as if all
of US had lost a friend, counsellor, play
mate and bencfactor at the same time"